The battle of the back rows looks likely to be hugely significant in Saturday’s semi-final

‘Abysmal’ Ireland see limited game plan brutally exposed by the All Blacks in Tokyo

Outhalf bullish but calm ahead of his first start in a Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Patrick Madden looks at the side Steve Hansen has picked to face up against Ireland

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

The All Blacks play against Namibia in their Pool B clash in Tokyo on Sunday

Dual playmakers Mo’unga and Barrett give defending champions buckets of options

New Zealand coach praises beaten South Africa after ‘titanic struggle’ in Yokohama

Rugby World Cup: Defending champions weather Boks’ storm to take charge of Pool B

Australia bidding to lift Bledisloe Cup for first time since 2002 as Hansen rings changes

Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?

Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years

Australia’s James O’Connor completes his return from international exile

Ardie Savea’s form and lack of options at No 6 could see Read switch ahead of World Cup

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

Gavin Cummiskey reveals his end of season ‘The Offload awards’ and his best quotes

The likes of Lima Sopoaga haven’t always flourished after making the big money move

A look at Steve Hansen’s All Blacks ahead of Saturday night’s Aviva Stadium showdown

Concept of scouring the world for players is one that is little loved in New Zealand

For clampdown on high tackles to work the entire sport needs to be re-educated